3 min readTurkeyMay 14, 2026 10:16 PM IST Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians set sail from Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday […]
Month: May 2026
President Tinubu Is Nigeria’s Chief Marketer – Taiwo Oyedele
The Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s “chief marketer,” highlighting his active role in attracting foreign investment and […]
Sandra ex-wife of TV personality Frank Edoho calls him out for alleged affair with BBNaija star Tega Dominic and other socialites amid claims of her alleged affair with singer Chike (video)
Sandra, the ex-wife of Frank Edoho, has publicly accused the TV host of serial infidelity and emotional abuse following online claims linking her romantically to […]
Niger moves to formalise zoning, proposes cap for elective offices
Under the proposal, any part of the constituency can only hold the office for a maximum of eight years before other parts take their turns. […]
Gov. Otu Seeks FG’s Assistance As Flood Risks Rises I. Cross River
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has called for urgent federal intervention over the recurring flooding affecting communities across the state, warning […]
A rare 'Super' El Niño may be brewing, faster than anyone expected
Why it matters: A rapidly strengthening El Niño in the Pacific is raising the risk of extreme weather events, food and water stress, and another […]
Seyi Makinde Declares Intention To Contest 2027 Presidential Election
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general election. Makinde made the announcement on Thursday during […]
Expert urges regular BP checks as hypertension rises among young Nigerians
He noted that hypertension, previously associated mostly with older adults, is now increasingly being diagnosed among people in their 30s. A health expert, Basden Onwubere, […]
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Oyekanmi As New LTV GM
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi as the new General Manager of the Lagos State […]
FG begins regional plan validation to boost growth, curb migration
By Desmond Ejibas The Federal Government says it has begun engaging stakeholders to validate the National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–2030, aimed at driving development […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping tells US President Trump ‘we should be partners and not rivals’ at China summit
Xi Jinping appeared to issue a thinly veiled warning to Donald Trump during high-level talks in Beijing this week, cautioning against confrontation between the world’s […]
Chaos in Hormuz: Ship seized, Indian vessel sunk as Iran tightens grip on global oil
A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after […]
UK health secretary quits as Starmer faces growing crisis
According to Mr Streeting, Labour lacked a clear political direction under Mr Starmer. British Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday resigned, deepening the political crisis […]
British man hauled out of Italian bar when he was meant to be in quarantine for hantavirus
A British man in his 60s has been detained in a bar in Italy despite being under strict quarantine orders linked to the growing hantavirus […]
Hajj 2026: Adamawa pilgrims stranded in Makka
The affected pilgrims were identified in the video as coming from Yola North, Song and Madagali local government areas of Adamawa State. Videos circulating on […]
Police extradite wanted internet fraudster, PutSammy, to the US
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully extradited one Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and “Sammy”, […]
PDP begins screening of presidential, governorship aspirants
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abdulraman Mohammed-led National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to commence screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants […]
Court sends Abuja pastor back to prison after re-arraignment for alleged child rape
The judge gave the remand order after the Abuja pastor pleaded not guilty to eight counts, including rape, child rape, child abduction, sexual exploitation and […]
Nigerian Professor Bags 70-Month Jail Term In US Over $1.4m Fraud
A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian-born academic, Nkechy Ezeh, to 70 months’ imprisonment for orchestrating a $1.4 million fraud scheme involving funds […]
2027: Wike Dismisses PDP-APM Alliance Claim, Calls It ‘Political 419’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Allied Peoples […]